Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P300

Lets take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 12 months after the P300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the P300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and P300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and P300.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.